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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro earbuds are a budget-friendly option that offers good comfort and build quality, with additional features like active noise cancelling and sweatproof certification, making them suitable for exercise and travel. They have a solid battery life, support wireless charging, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. In contrast, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones provide a superior overall sound quality and open-back design, which enhances soundstage and imaging for an immersive listening experience, but their open-back design isn’t suited for noisy environments and lacks portability compared to the Outliers. The Fidelio X2HR headphones are not wireless, and therefore, not as convenient for on-the-go use as the Outliers, but offer a better music listening experience at home. If budget is a concern and you need versatile earbuds for different settings, including exercising, the Outlier Pro would be an economical choice. However, if you prioritize high-fidelity sound at home and have a higher budget, the Fidelio X2HR would be the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.9
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Gaming
5.3
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3
5.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
7.9
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
TV and Video
5.5
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.
Cost
$50
$140
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $50 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $140.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Pro and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Outlier Pro | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $140 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 45 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.2 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Forbes
Brad Moon | September 2022
"If you listen to music for extended periods such as commuting and work, and you hate having to pause to charge, give the Creative Outlier Pro wireless earbuds a try. You should be able to enjoy your tunes all day, or longer, without interruption."
Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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About Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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